PENNYWISE, IT (IN THEATERS NOW)
PEDIGREE: Pennywise is a serial-killer clown who terrorizes children. The film is based on the 1986 novel by master of horror Stephen King. WHO SHOULD BE SCARED: Children, especially those who venture close to storm drains. Also people who venture close to King’s books and film adaptations, although they clearly want to be frightened.
SCARE FACTOR: 5 out of 5. Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) is a Stephen King character. Mike drop.